Aviadev Insight

Recorded 12th October 2018 on location at the AASA (Airlines Association of Southern Africa) Annual General Assembly in Livingstone, Zambia, this episode delivers the ground truth regarding the implementation of SAATM (Single African Air Transport Market) directly from the Commission charged with its implementation

In this episode, I speak to one of Ghana's most influential aviation voices, Lizzy Sasu. We discuss the potential of Ghana as a hub for West Africa, the potential national carrier and how any aspiring journalists can get started

In this episode, Nadine discusses her recently published thesis which outlines what makes Ethiopian stand out from its African peers and what they can learn.  We talk SAATM, Management Stability, Human Capital, Equity Investments and the opportunity for better intra-African connectivity 

In this episode, we were delighted to be able to speak to Bob James OBE about his company's moves to place aircraft in Africa. We also talk entrepreneurship and how he built a business from scratch to one now employing over 100 employees and operating globally. 

In this episode, we spoke to fastjet CEO, Nico Bezuidenhout immediately after landing back in South Africa from London, where the interim results for 2018 were presented.  We talk about whether fastjet will pull out of Tanzania, whether the positive performance indicators in Mozambique and Zimbabwe will be enough to convince shareholders and investors to invest further and if low-cost aviation is still viable in Africa.

In this episode, Derek outlines his own incredible personal journey and the real results that iFly is delivering for underprivileged children in South Africa, providing them with their first flight experience and all the other skills they need to become future African aviators. 

In this episode, I take my medicine and visit the doctor to understand which African airlines need surgery. What is behind the obsession with operating a national carrier in Africa and is SAATM being undermined by recent fifth freedom grants? Are Ethiopian Airlines going to be the 500lb gorilla in the room?

In this episode, I speak to the author of the much-heralded report commissioned in 2014 by IATA to understand the benefits of liberalization. The report shows the wider economic benefits of a liberalised African sky, but implementation has been slow. We discuss these issues and more

In this episode, I talk to Martin about the catalytic impact air services have on a destination and how non-traditional stakeholders can get involved in the process. The economic impact of a new air service is far-reaching and we hope to bring more non-traditional stakeholders to the negotiating table. 

This interview was recorded on June 14th during AviaDev Africa 2018 in Cape Town. Raphael Kuuchi, Vice President for Africa, IATA was interviewed by Ato Girma Wake, Former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines and Former Chairman of RwandAir. Raphael received the Ato Girma Wake award for an outstanding contribution to route development in Africa and the interview focused on his personal accomplishments

This episode was recorded live during the AviaDev Africa 2018 conference in Cape Town. The Managing Director of AviaDev, Jon Howell, interviewed Nico live on stage covering subjects from ticket distribution to fleet planning, traffic rights and everything in between.

In this episode, I speak to Mike on the sidelines of the AviaDev Africa conference regarding Hilton's commitment to airport hotel development in Africa and why they want to work closely with both airline network planners and the airport authorities themselves. A potentially game-changing source of non-aeronautical revenue for Africa's smaller airports? 

In this episode, we speak to Marcel about airport development in Africa. Where do the opportunities lie and how can we ensure investment meets the growing demand. Are creative solutions to airport capacity issues required? 

In this episode, we speak to Lindsey about Uber's plans for Elevate. Elevate will see flying cars become a reality by the year 2020. Could it be a solution to the challenge of traffic congestion in Africa's cities? 

In this Episode, we speak to Manish about the adoption of technology by African airlines and how they have an opportunity to "leap-frog" the rest of the world and learn from their experiences. 

In this episode, Gad Wavomba talks to us about his African aviation experience and just what Embraer has planned for Africa

In this episode, Dr Ola tells us her story of how she launched the first dedicated flying doctor service for Nigeria and West Africa, shares her advice for the next generation and inspirations.

In this episode, Phylis and I discuss hypersonic flight and the viability or otherwise of the technology and application for commercial aviation in the future. Don't forget to subscribe. 

In this episode, David and I discuss the incredible success of Cape Town in attracting new airlines and their plans and vision for the future Don't forget to subscribe

This episode was recorded live on the stage at AviaDev Africa 2017. Your host, Jon Howell, was honoured to share the stage with Ato Girma, to discuss his personal journey. What first kindled his passion and how does he see the future? All those questions are answered in this episode.  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. Any correspondence can be sent to aviadev@hotmail.com